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Updated · The Daily Beast · Jul 23Nivea, 44, Reveals Leukemia Diagnosis as She Says Treatment Is Going Great
3 articles · Updated · The Daily Beast · Jul 23Summary
- Nivea said on Tuesday's Cadillac Chronicles that she was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year and has been undergoing treatment.
- The 44-year-old Grammy-nominated R&B singer said the treatment is "going great so far" and that she expects that progress to continue.
- She gave no further medical details, but said the diagnosis has reshaped her perspective and deepened her sense of gratitude.
- Nivea also said she is back making music and is studying audio engineering, particularly mixing, as she continues treatment.
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